One of the key matchups to watch will be the Lions' weakened front-7, which just lost a starting LB, against the Colts' weakened offensive line, who will be missing three starters.
The Lions had two new CB injuries during the week, but otherwise the active roster is healthy. The Colts had an upgrade on their RT on who will play.
DETROIT LIONS
Out – Ennis Rakestraw CB (Thigh UL UL NP)
Rakestraw suffered a hamstring strain earlier this year and missed the second and third weeks. It is uncertain how serious the current hamstring injury is. We'll know more depending on whether he's placed on IR this weekend. He is otherwise healthy, having returned from core muscle surgery about 11 months ago.
Questionable – Terrion Arnold CB (Bar UL LP FP)
On Friday, Dan Campbell explained: “This morning he went in and got some treatment, everything seems pretty good…” I'm not worried at the moment, but we'll see how this day goes.” These words are reassuring that Arnold has no significant injury. The FP strongly suggests he will play against the Colts.
In the unlikely event that Arnold is out, Kindle Vildor is expected to step in, having stepped in when Carlton Davis left the last game as a precaution.
Questionable – Emmanuel Moseley CB (pec FP FP FP)
Dan Campbell explained Friday: “He has the right trend…” We see him doing a little bit of everything: corner, nickel, safety.”
Moseley suffered a torn pectoral muscle in August and began his 21-day training window on November 6th. The loss of Rakestraw slightly increases the chances that Moseley will be active, but I still expect him to miss out. If he is indeed sidelined, expect him to be added to the active roster early next week and have a chance to play on Thanksgiving.
In – Sam LaPorta TE (Shoulder FP FP FP)
LaPorta missed one game due to a sprained left AC joint. Dan Campbell said Friday: “He's been good… he's got fresh legs.” LaPorta is there with no expected limitations.
In – Carlton Davis CB (thumb FP FP FP)
Davis broke his left thumb in practice last week and played the entire first half against the Jaguars with a thumb splint. He was sent off for the second half, probably as a precaution. The 3x FP is reassuring that the thumb is recovering well.
In – Shane Zylstra TE (Neck FP FP FP)
Zylstra left the final game late in the fourth quarter. Fortunately, the neck injury was not serious.
NOTEWORTHY
Out – Jalen Reeves-Maybin
JRM was placed on IR two weeks ago for an unspecified neck injury. His earliest possible return is Week 14 against the Packers. Dan Campbell gave an update on Friday: “We are hopeful [he’ll return]but we really don’t know at this point.”
Out – Alex Anzalone
This starting LB was placed on IR this week due to a forearm fracture. He should be back in about seven weeks.
In – Brodric Martin
This is Martin's first week on the active roster after straining his right knee in preseason. Whether he is active on game day depends on where the coaches see him on the depth chart.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Failure – Bernhard Raimann LT (knee NP NP NP)
This starting LT will miss his second straight game.
Questionable – Tyquan Lewis DE (Elbow FP FP FP)
Having just opened his practice window this week after missing seven games, I wouldn't expect him to play.
In – Josh Downs WR (Wade UL FP FP)
Downs has the most receptions on the team with 50 for 567 yards. Only Alec Pierce has more yards with 590.
In – Braden Smith RT (foot/rest LP FP NP)
This starting RT has played every game this year and will continue to do so.
In – Michael Pittman WR (back FP FP FP)
Pittman has been dealing with a previous issue for a few weeks but will play through it. He has 35 catches for 412 yards this year.
In – Kenny Moore CB (Knee UL FP FP)
Moore plays almost 100% of the defensive snaps.
In – DeForest Buckner DT (rest UL UL NP)
In – Zaire Franklin LB (Rest UL UL NP)
In – Grover Stewart DT (rest UL UL NP)
NOTEWORTHY
Out – Ryan Kelly C
This starting center has missed the last two games on IR.
Out – Will Fries RG
This starting RG has missed the last six games on IR.
